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Archive for April, 2006

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Gryphon reacts to the yakuza story

Monday, April 17th, 2006

By Zach Arnold Gryphon, one of the top Japanese internet writers on the MMA scene, has posted his thoughts on the Shukan Gendai article series. It is interesting to read because it will give you a clear perspective on where the battle lines are going to be drawn. Added to this post is the reaction […]

Summary translation of 4/17 Gendai article

Monday, April 17th, 2006

By Zach Arnold This is a summary translation of what was written in today’s newest article published in Shukan Gendai.

PRIDE’s Las Vegas plans

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

The Las Vegas Sun reports that DSE wants to run the Thomas & Mack Center on either 10/7 or 10/20. That’s certainly an interesting story given everything that is currently happening.

Shukan Gendai’s open questionnaire

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

The focus from the magazine this week is on the TV networks (Fuji TV & Nippon TV) in relation to their ties to MMA. More details at Burning Spirit (Japanese) and here. NHB News has some reaction to the story (in Japanese). Message board thread about this topic.

UFC 59 – The Judges

Saturday, April 15th, 2006

The name of the event is “Reality Check,” and depending on who you talk to, it seems that maybe the judges scoring tonight’s fights at the UFC show might be in need of a reality check. 🙂 I highly encourage ranting or disagreement for this posting. Meanwhile, some fans will need to be consoled after […]

More information on yakuza scandal on Monday

Saturday, April 15th, 2006

By Zach Arnold A preview for the upcoming edition (this Monday) of Shukan Gendai notes that more information from Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye promoter Seiya Kawamata will be coming, this time with the focus on the two major TV networks in Japan (Fuji TV & Nippon TV) in regards to what Kawamata claims is their respective relationships […]

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson joins the IFL as color commentator

Friday, April 14th, 2006

By Al Yu Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has joined the IFL broadcast team and will provide color commentary for its inaugural event on 04/29 in Atlantic City. Accompanying Jackson will be play-by-play commentator Stephen Quadros and interviewer Shannon Knapp.

Boxing: Audley Harrison loses… again

Friday, April 14th, 2006

By Zach Arnold For the small amount of boxing fans who come to this web site, ESPN2 on Friday night aired a fight between Audley Harrison and Dominick Guinn from Rancho Mirage, CA. It was billed in the press as a make-or-break fight for both men. Guinn won after 10 rounds by a unanimous decision […]

ACF 5/6 Exodus card line-up

Friday, April 14th, 2006

The promotion’s next show is on May 6th at the Denver Colisum (more information at Tickets West). The main event is Mark Kerr vs. Wes Sims. The undercard: Chilo Gonzalez vs. Brett Shafer John Cronk vs. Joey Clark Jason Brilz vs. Rob Wince Donnie Liles vs. Chris Avila Keith Wilson vs. Rafael Dias Noah Thomas […]

The Ultimate Fighter 3 – Review

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

The Ultimate Fighter 3 – Review By: Luke Nicholson The show opens with a recap of the debut episode last week, and Kalib’s win over Mike Stine. Team Shamrock holds the hammer, in terms of matchmaking. This week Ross gets a little pissed off that someone has blocked the toilet, but never bothered to fix […]

Sakakibara responds to Gendai articles

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

By Zach Arnold DSE President Nobuyuki Sakakibara told the press that the charges made in the Shukan Gendai interview series by Seiya Kawamata are ‘groundless’ in regards to telling the truth. Sakakibara stated that the articles were one-sided pieces and that he wants an inquiry into the truth. He claimed that the contents of the […]

Fujita to return to PRIDE

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

He did a photo-op today for DSE to announce his return to the PRIDE ring. Fujita will participate in the open-weight tournament, which starts on May 5th at the Osaka Dome.

Tito-mania runs wild

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

The Long Beach Press-Telegram has three articles (here, here, and here) on this weekend’s UFC 59 PPV show.

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